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Sandnes

Gand Church

Gand Church Photo: Gand menighet
Gand Church Photo: Gand Menighet
Gand Church Photo: Gand Menighet
Gand Church Photo: Gand Menighet
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Gand Church Photo: Gand menighet
Gand Church Photo: Gand Menighet
Gand Church Photo: Gand Menighet
Gand Church Photo: Gand Menighet

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Description

Gand Church is a large church that for many people looks like a ski jump, situated at the top of Sandved in Sandnes. When the church was completed just over 25 years ago, its symbolic architecture was considered extremely innovative.

The church is known locally as "the Jæren cathedral".

Green travel

Gand Church has obtained certification for their environmental efforts by:

Eco-lighthouse Environmental certification of private and public enterprises, also tourism Green travel

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  • Classification

    • eco-lighthouse

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  • Buildings & Monuments Buildings & Monuments
Last updated: 8/17/2012 Source: Region Stavanger
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Attractions in the Stavanger Region

The Stavanger Region boasts many scenic attractions, among them the Lysefjord, Solastranda Beach and the mountains of Preikestolen and Kjerag.

Getting to the Stavanger Region and around

Direct flights from several destinations in Europe make it easy to visit the Stavanger Region whether it is for business or holiday.

Food in the Stavanger Region

Experience the Gladmat Food Festival, or visit the restaurant Tango run by Kjartan Skjelde, one of Norway's best known chefs.

The Lysefjord

The Lysefjord is situated close to Stavanger, and is especially known for the mountain formations of Kjerag and Preikestolen (The Pulpit Rock).

Hiking in the Stavanger Region

Take a memorable hike to Preikestolen or Kjerag in the Lysefjord, or follow gentler terrain on a walk along the Jæren coastline south of Stavanger.

Tour suggestions in the Stavanger Region

Go on a sightseeing tour of Stavanger, the Lysefjord or Norway’s only "palm island". Rent a bicycle or car and explore the region on your own.

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